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Some positive things are happening with the White County Recreation Department begins to open some of it's facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some positive things are happening with the White County Recreation Department begins to open some of it's facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WRCD opens more facilities to public

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Some positive things are happening with the White County Recreation Department as it begins to open some of it's facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. WCRD Joe Gailey the latest news this week, including announcing the opening of several fields for use with baseball, softball, and soccer.
The GHSA's plan to restart high school sports activities could be the first step to get the Warriror squads back in action for the fall sports season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The GHSA's plan to restart high school sports activities could be the first step to get the Warriror squads back in action for the fall sports season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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GHSA mulls plans to restart activities

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 21, 2020
The Georgia High School Association is expected to soon announce a plan for restarting high school sports. And the first phase could come as early as June 1. GHSA executive director Dr.
Over the past two weeks, Governor Brian Kemp has begun implementing the plan to reopen the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the changes have allowed the White County Recreation Department to open up some of their facilities

Over the past two weeks, Governor Brian Kemp has begun implementing the plan to reopen the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the changes have allowed the White County Recreation Department to open up some of their facilities

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Yonah Preserve, pickleball courts open

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Over the past two weeks, Governor Brian Kemp has begun implementing the plan to reopen the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the changes have allowed the White County Recreation Department to open up some of their facilities.
The TMU softball complex, above, along with the baseball complex and soccer venue will be upgraded with lights later this summer. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

The TMU softball complex, above, along with the baseball complex and soccer venue will be upgraded with lights later this summer. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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TMU adds lights to outdoor facilities

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2020
When the upcoming sports season kicks off later this year for the Truett McConnell soccer, softball, baseball teams, they will be able to play night games for the first time in school history.
White County High School senior Maria McCue is among more than 20 Northeast Georgia student-athletes to be recognized by Positive Athlete Georgia this spring.

White County High School senior Maria McCue is among more than 20 Northeast Georgia student-athletes to be recognized by Positive Athlete Georgia this spring.

McCue among Positive Athlete winners

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 14, 2020
White County High School senior Maria McCue is among more than 20 Northeast Georgia student-athletes to be recognized by Positive Athlete Georgia this spring.
The WCRD youth football teams will compete in Mountain Football League again this fall. The season is currently set to begin in late August. (Photo/WCN Archives)

The WCRD youth football teams will compete in Mountain Football League again this fall. The season is currently set to begin in late August. (Photo/WCN Archives)

WCRD opens fall registration

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 7, 2020
The White County Recreation Department opened registration for fall sports this week, with a hopeful eye toward the future.
Dawson Day

Dawson Day

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TMU's Day earns NAIA All-America golf honors

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Truett McConnell's Dawson Day has been named to the 2020 NAIA PING All-America third team and the 2020 NAIA PING South All-Region team. "Dawson has had a tremendous career at TMU," Head Coach Steve Patton said.
The Warriors' football team, along with the WCHS softball, cross country, volleyball, and competiton cheer teams are hoping to kick off the 2020 season this fall. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff.)

The Warriors' football team, along with the WCHS softball, cross country, volleyball, and competiton cheer teams are hoping to kick off the 2020 season this fall. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff.)

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High school teams play waiting game as GHSA mulls future plans

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 7, 2020
by Mark Turner White County News   I n 106 days, the White County Warriors are scheduled to kick off the 2020 high school football season, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the start of football, and the rest of the fall sports, is still up in the air.
Sinead O'Bryant

Sinead O'Bryant

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O'Bryant excels in athletics and in the classroom

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Sautee-Nacoochee's Sinéad O’Bryan has been honored with an Academic Excellence Award in Biological Sciences by the Augusta University College of Science & Mathematics. She is a member of the AU cross-country and track and field team and has been recognized as a two-time NCAA Academic All-American.
The senior members of the White County High School track team are, front from left, Evelyn Vanderbunt, Will Sampson, Jacob Anderson, Cory Ezzard, Nix Burkett, and Rachel Lovell; back row, Amelia Beckett, Alyssa Bertie, Azalee Stancel, Ellie Gearing, Kylie Johnson, and Maggie Davidson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

The senior members of the White County High School track team are, front from left, Evelyn Vanderbunt, Will Sampson, Jacob Anderson, Cory Ezzard, Nix Burkett, and Rachel Lovell; back row, Amelia Beckett, Alyssa Bertie, Azalee Stancel, Ellie Gearing, Kylie Johnson, and Maggie Davidson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warrior squads had big plans for lost season

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 30, 2020
This week, White County High School was set to host the Region 7-AAAA track meet. But instead of running, jumping, throwing, and competing, the WCHS athletes, along with all of the other track athletes from around the state, are sitting at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.